Check your child's book level

Parents and Guardians!!!

Did you know you can check the level of your child's book that they are reading?

Some, if not most, books can be found on these websites. If your child is not sure what ZPD level they are at, send me a quick note or comment on this page and I will get the information that you need. 

Your child is in second grade and should be at 2.0-2.9. 

If not, with your help and your child's hard work and practice they can get there. 

ZPD book level  

You will want to use the Grade Level Equivalent

AR Book Finder 

Click that you are a parent

Happy READING!! :) 

Quick Tips from the Teacher

Make sure that your child is reading everyday for at least 30 minutes (no exceptions!) This is how they are going to practice becoming better readers. 

Have them read different types of books.

• non-fiction (informational books)
• fiction (make believe books)
• kids magazines
• poetry for kids (helps with fluency)

A good way to get different types of books are to go to the Public Library; it's FREE!!! 

Here is my quick tip to see if your child can read the book if they do not know their ZPD:

The FIVE FINGER Method:

1. Open to a page of the book. 
2. Begin reading.
3. Each time you come up to a word you don't know, hold up one finger.
4. After you finish reading the page, check to see how many fingers you are holding up. 

0-1 fingers       2-3 fingers         4-5 fingers 

Too easy         Just right           Too hard

Welcome Back to School!!!

I am glad to be back in the classroom and doing what I enjoy the most! We are now in the fifth week of school and many skills have been taught. 


Remember to ask your kids everyday what they did in school that day, it helps spark conversation between you and your child. 

Please stay posted as I hope to update this site periodically with important information. 


Ms. Borrero

Newsletter for March 12-16

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Volunteers Needed!!

If you can make it, come and help out every Tuesday, Wednesday, OR Thursday! Just 30 minutes in the morning is all that it takes!! (8:40am-9:10am)




We'd love you see you and could sure use the help! 

Newsletter Volume 23 Feb.27-March 2

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** Remember Hikers Homework is the same except for the vocabulary words. It can be found right underneath this post.

Classroom needs

Our class is in need of a couple of things:

• 7 packs of white index cards (200 count) 
• Stop watches (at least 8)
• Volunteers to help in the classroom from 8:40 to 9:10AM :)
• Volunteer to help create a set of flashcards for every student
• Printer paper

Be a regular face seen at Kernan AND in Ms. Borrero's room!

All I'm asking for is 30 minutes of your time! 


Not only will you be helping our school but our class directly. 


As you may or may not know, your second graders are getting instruction from not only Ms. Borrero but from the rest of the Second Grade teachers. We are dedicated to make sure that each and every student gets what they need to be successful! 


So, look at your schedules and let me know if you are available to come in on either Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday mornings from 8:40 to 9:10AM (if available all days, that would be AMAZING!!!)   


Email me or write a note in you child's planner to let me know if you are interested. 


Thank you so much for your continued efforts in your child's academic success! 

Hikers Homework

Remember, the Hikers Homework is the same every week. The vocabulary words change and the math worksheets are given at school. 


If by any chance you haven't received your RAH log back, don't fret, simply write it on a sheet of paper and I will surely count the books read on the class chart. 

Hikers Homework

Hikers Homework

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This can be used every week. 

Newsletter Volume 20 Feb.6-10

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Supplies Needed for Math

Hello parents and guardians! 

In the next week or so, our class is going to be learning about capacity and volume in the measurement unit. There are a couple of household items that would really help bring this concept alive for each student. 

In order to do that I need some help! There are 3 groups in the class and it helps when there are at least 2 of each object for each to explore. Here are a list of items that are needed for the lessons:

• empty milk cartons (any size, and rinsed out)
• empty pint ice cream container 
• empty cans
• empty water bottles
• liter container
• eye dropper
• empty tissue boxes
• small empty boxes
• Quart sized containers

As soon as you get any of these items bring them in! Thank you so much for your help!

Ms. Borrero

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